E.67 - 5 Assumptions Preventing Early-Stage SaaS from Scaling Past Series A/B w/ Joseph Jenkins

In This Episode:What’s stopping your SaaS startup from breaking through the Series A/B barrier? Assumptions. They’re the silent killers of growth, the cracks in the foundation that can stall even the most promising businesses.In this episode of Making Revenue Tick, Joseph Jenkins and I break down the 5 most common assumptions holding early-stage SaaS companies back—and how to fix them. We dig into the specific challenges that founders and sales leaders face when navigating this crucial growth phase, from hiring and scaling sales teams to validating product-market fit.💡 Here’s what you’ll take away:Product-Market Fit isn’t forever: Why founders overestimate PMF and how to keep it alive.Humility Metrics: Understand CAC payback, NRR, and gross margin to guide smarter decisions.Hiring entrepreneurial sales leaders: The traits and skills that make or break early-stage sales teams.Building challenge networks: Why diverse perspectives are essential for spotting blind spots.Feedback loops: How to design systems that keep your team and customers aligned for success.Joseph also shares real-world stories of startups navigating these challenges—some that cracked the code and others that struggled to escape the assumption trap.🎯 Who is this episode for?Early-stage SaaS founders (Seed to Series B) looking to scale beyond the first $5M ARR.Sales leaders building teams of 1-20 sellers who want to create repeatable processes.Entrepreneurs seeking to challenge their blind spots and build sustainable growth.📖 Read Growth Magnet:Looking for more actionable insights on scaling SaaS startups? Check out Growth Magnet for strategies, frameworks, and stories from industry leaders. [Insert link]🔗 Connect with Joseph Jenkins:https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephdanieljenkins/🔗 Connect with Richard Washington:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richwash/📢 Let’s Discuss:What’s one assumption that nearly derailed your business? #MakingRevenueTick #SaaSLeadership #StartupScaling #TechEntrepreneurship #ProductMarketFit